Sale 92: The Summer Sale

Lot 2315    

Humorous Caricature, patriotic design with "Mr. Davis! About Harper's Ferry? Do you want to be let alone?" below, on cover to Swanzy, N.H. franked with 1861, 3¢ rose canceled by grid handstamp with matching cds; couple cover opening tears at top, F.-V.F., scarce design.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $250 - 350.

Realized: $375

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Lot 2316    

"JEF DAVIS, The WRONG man in the RIGHT place", red and blue patriotic design showing a Hanging Jefferson Davis, on cover with two strikes of "Washington City, Free, Jul 13, 1861" cds and Campbell Member of Congress free frank to Freeburg Pa., Very Fine and exceptional hanging patriotic design.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

Realized: $2,400

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Lot 2317    

Lion, Mule, and Conf. Gen. Price, patriotic design with three-line verse below caricature and "Strayed" slogan, on cover to Evansville, Ind. franked with 1861, 3¢ rose pink (s.e. at left) tied by "Saint Louis, Mo., Sep 19" cds; stamp with crease, otherwise Very Fine; with 2018 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. 64b    Estimate $250 - 350.

Realized: $325

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Lot 2318    

Magee Regimental Patriotic Designs, five different designs comprising "Third Corps, First Division", "6th Corps, 3d Division", "6th Corps, 1st Division"; "Fifth Corps, First Division" and "9th Corps, 3d Division", three are addressed to Magee in Philadelphia, Very Fine group.
Estimate    $400 - 600.

Realized: $525

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Lot 2319    

Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan, two patriotic designs, first is blue Mumford & Co. imprint design on yellow cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by partial town cds; second is red and blue portrait design with eagle and drapped flags on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Washington D.C. Dec 31, 1861" cds to Savona N.Y.; each reduced slightly, F.-V.F.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $200

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Lot 2320    

Martha Washington, red and blue allover design, on cover to Norwalk, O. franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by indistinct cds, Very Fine.
Scott No. 65    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $250

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Lot 2321    

New Jersey "For the Union", Magnus hand-painted patriotic design showing Lady Liberty holding Union Flag and New Jersey state seal, on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by four-ring target cancel, matching "Congress, Washington D.C., Mar 13" cds to Perth Amboy N.J.; tiny edge tear and small stamp flaws, otherwise Very Fine and scarce Magnus patriotic.
Estimate    $400 - 600.

Realized: $1,200

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Lot 2322    

New Jersey "For the Union", Magnus hand-painted multicolor patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65), faulty, tied by partial "Alexandria Va" cds to Elizabeth N.J.; open at left and top, tears and faults, Fine appearance.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $260

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Lot 2323    

No. 11 Movement of the Army from Washington to Richmond, all-over bronze Magnus patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) s.e. at right, tied by Washington D.C. cds to South Acworth N.H.; reduced at left and small stain spot, F.-V.F.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $2,200

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Lot 2324    

Civil War Patriotic Covers, group of 8 used patriotics including "United States Signal Corps" design, flag and shield designs, George Washington on Horse "Ship Letter" with Philadelphia "U.S. Ship, 3 cts." circular handstamp; "Naval Engagement off Fort Wright" showing ironclads with #26 replacement; etc.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

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Realized: $500

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